Steak, steak and more steak, oh there’s also fantastic Italian food, too. It seems anything Gene & Georgetti fixes is a wonderful journey back to Chicago’s more authentic days. The oldest steakhouse in Chicago; Gene & Georgetti is the epitome of old school Chicago steak joints.

Lovells of Lake Forest is a fine dining restaurant located in a beautiful French-styled mansion along Chicago's North Shore. A majority of our menu items are deeply rooted in the American culinary tradition. Private dining for events is also available.

Just a block from the famed Magnificent Mile, Rosebud on Rush is the perfect setting for the harmonious Rosebud dishes served here. From our handmade Pappardelle, Cavatelli, and renowned Rosebud classics, to our signature cocktails and world-class service, few other restaurants offer the dynamic energy and big flavors of Rosebud on Rush.

Opened in 1998, Lao Sze Chuan has become the most beloved Chinese restaurant for Chicagoans, and gradually gained its reputation by providing the authentic Sichuan cuisine with high quality materials and ingredients. In 1999, Lao Sze Chuan was recognized by Chicago Tribune as "One of the Best" and received a "three fork" ranking, which was a very high award for Chinese restaurants at that time. " At the present, Lao Sze Chuan has many special Grade A chefs who are from Sze Chuan China, to provide customers the most authentic tasting food. As the best representation of Chinese food, Lao Sze Chuan has been named the Best Chinese Restaurant in Chicago by the mainstream food columns and won “Bib Gourmand” award from Michelin Guide for year 2012 & 2013.

Inspired Asian Cuisine. Shanghai Terrace at the Peninsula Chicago is always an exquisite experience, notable as much for its intensely flavored Shanghainese and Cantonese dishes as it is for its matchless service. Accommodates 80 guests, including a semi-private Dining Room for 30, and seating on the outdoor Terrace during Chicago's warmer months. Mon.-Sat.12pm-2:30pm; D: Mon.-Sat. 5:00 pm-11:00pm.

Serving classic American dishes, like savory steaks and seafood specialties, for dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Indulge in the sumptuous Sunday Champagne Brunch. Located in the 4-Diamond rated Lincolnshire Marriott Resort.

Take a culinary tour of Barcelona right on Michigan Avenue at Mercat a la Planxa, where Catalan inspired cocktails and cuisine comes to life. Mercat features extraordinary tapas, cut to order charcuterie and cheeses, fresh seafood, chops and steaks.

Located adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Carol Stream, Illinois, we offer some of the finest Italian cuisine in the western suburbs. Rise and shine, and join us for our bountiful breakfast buffet! Enjoy one of our delicious breakfast entrees, or have our chef prepare you an omelet cooked to order.

The Long Grove Café sits beside a beautiful wooded Mill pond and water fountain that splashes to give a family of ducks a nice place to live and the guests get a pleasant and serene view. Alfresco and indoor dining is available as well as a private dining room and plenty of parking. Great food, great ambience, great view & affordable prices. There is a lunch and dinner menu that includes steaks, seafood, kabobs, pasta, burgers, salads, sandwiches and breakfast on weekends. Full bar with an extensive wine list & fine wine shop at retail prices. Special Greek menu on Thursday nights.

What's the key to our success? A commitment to excellence. Attention to detail. A first-rate, knowledgeable wait staff. And, of course, the driving forces behind it all: Yoshi and Nobuko Katsumura. You're sure to find new and interesting things at the café, including dishes you won't find anywhere else (have you ever seen barracuda on another menu?!). Our eclectic menu features dishes with influences that run the gamut from Japanese to Italian, French and American. Please join us and experience our fine cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. At Yoshi's Café, you're like family.

BASILICO FEATURES A RELAXED, COZY ATMOSPHERE, AND THE BEST IN AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE. WE USE SEVENTY YEAR-OLD GOURMET RECIPES THAT INCLUDE HOMEMADE PASTAS, CHICKEN, VEAL, STEAKS, AND SEAFOOD. WE WILL DEFINITELY HAVE YOUR TASTEBUDS SINGING "AMORE".

Al's Beef is dedicated to preserving what this country has come to recognize as a true food icon. When the History Channel produced their 2-hour "History of Food in America" documentary, Al's Beef was the only Chicago restaurant featured. When Gourmet magazine decided to do a story on the Italian beef sensation, it was Al's Beef that was featured in a 4-page spread. And when Travel and Leisure magazine ran their "Top 10 Sandwiches in America"… you guessed it, it was Al's Beef that was picked. In March of 2008, Esquire Magazine named the Al’s Italian Beef sandwich as one of “the Best Sandwiches in America.” What more could you want, besides a juicy Al’s Italian Beef.

Be served by a high-energy, fun staff with great service. Serving the best in American cuisine; juicy burgers, tasty barbecue, meatloaf, salads, fajitas and more! The place to be, shop, rock and eat with the band.

This neighborhood lesbian bar, with a relaxing North Woods tavern vibe, is a great place to catch the latest game, play pool or enjoy the outdoor beer garden. The grill menu includes the popular Large Marge Volcano Burger, oozing with cheese.

Lula Café is the founding member of the nationally recognized Logan Square culinary community and a celebrated forerunner of the ‘farm to table’ movement in Chicago. With self taught chefs and a willingness to cook against categorization, the menu at Lula has grown into a kind of humble maturity, risky but grounded. Stop in for all occasions; to read a book at the bar with a glass of wine, to celebrate birthdays and first dates, to taste through the seasons, to brunch with friends after a night out. Anything is possible, here at Lula.

1913 Restaurant + Wine Bar is located in downtown Roselle, Illinois and features authentic Country European fare inspired by Italian and French cuisine. The menu features myriad small plates and pizzettes along with pastas and pizzas, all centered upon the freshest ingredients. Our extensive wine + beer list is unlike anything found in the area, featuring over 25 craft beers and 80 French + Italian wines by the bottle and glass.

Nestled in historic homes and buildings that date back to the community's roots in the 1800's, Long Grove's shops specialize in unique gifts, boutiques, antiques, clothing, exceptional art and home décor, and distinctive menus. Visitors can stroll the cobblestone walks that wind through the historic downtown and enjoy seasonal lush gardens and scenic views. And they can make it a quick trip or a day's outing, shopping and indulging their tastes with a variety of food and bakery products, cafés, and fine eating establishments. Fun festivals throughout the year including the famous Chocolate Fest, Summer Fest, Craft Beer Days, Apple Fest and a month of Holiday Festivities to name a few.

Overlooking a gently-flowing, tree-lined river with scenic views in every season, this award-winning restaurant offers American fare with an eclectic flair. The comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere is accented with beautiful decor, distinctive artwork, and soaring vaulted ceilings that compliment the exquisite culinary creations of the chef. Noted for the Friday Seafood and Prime Rib Night, the succulent specialties are impeccably presented in a lovely setting. Open Sundays for spectacular Champagne Sunday Brunch featuring over 100 items from fresh seafood to omelet stations and decadent desserts.

Downtown Chicago's favorite bar. With 40 TVs and 20 satellites you won't miss a play. Full menu with late nite kitchen. Private party rooms, 5 pool tables, darts, games and N.T.N. Call us for your next party.

You’ve never stepped into a grill so energetic as Frontera Grill. Frontera swings casual, like an American grill. But it also rollicks with a vibrant, boisterous, Mexican rhythm. Frontera Grill uses beautiful ingredients, often organic and custom-grown, to bring to you the bold flavors and immediate freshness that jump off the tongue–just as it does in Mexico.

Find a lot of standing-room shows of predominantly rock bands that play to packed crowds. Play pool, watch the evening's performance on a video screen downstairs, or simply check out the music scene with beer in hand.

Impecca Restaurant is committed to serving the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Innovative European style and Italian roots are the basis of each of their dishes. The unique presentation makes the dishes look as good as they taste.

Located adjacent to Ralph Lauren's flagship store on Michigan Avenue, RL offers a classic city-club cuisine. Opened in 1999, the restaurant features the vision and décor of Ralph Lauren and modern city-club cuisine. The food is inspired by American classics - seafood, steaks,chops, salads, sandwiches - a menu that stands apart from fashion and trends. Some of our more popular items are prepared tableside. Our cuisine combines with a unique club atmosphere -- where even the first time diner is treated as a member. Our dress code is smart business casual. Reservations are suggested and walk- ins are welcomed.

The Glen Rowan House is the perfect setting for weddings, social parties, private, and corporate events. An estate on the North Shore designed by renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, this significant landmark is named for its impressive rowan oak trees and is a part of the Lake Forest College campus.

As the name suggests, every element of this ultra-lounge was considered and meticulous selections were made to create an intimate space. Including a champagne list fit for a mature and sophisticated palate. Available seven days a week.

Welcome to the restaurant that developed deep dish pizza! Uno's continues to be about amazing flavor and wonderful menus that have the right balance between indulgent treats and delicious and nutritious choices.

Taverna 750 is the best of old school Italian with a contemporary flair. Proprietor Paul D. Cannella is bringing back his Grandfather Paul J. Loverde's and Uncle Chuckie Abruzzini's classic Italian recipes from his restaurant on Grand Avenue in the 50's. All of Taverna 750's entrees are small plates, meant for sharing at the table. For small plates, the portions are generous and their prices are very affordable so you can share several items at one sitting. We serve a range of items consisting of gourmet dinner, brunch and a full menu of crafted drinks. We also have a late night pizza menu for anyone looking for a nightcap and nosh.

Inspired by the regional flavors of the Italian Tre Venezie, Ombra is a space you can make your own. It’s where the casual comfort of the neighborhood meets the energy of possibility. You just might encounter the new and unexpected — whether the flavors, the wine list, or the conversations and people around you.

Highland Park Country Club is an immaculately maintained 18-hole public golf course offering an unforgettable challenge for players of all skill levels. Located just 25 minutes north of Chicago, Highland Park's scenic beauty and world-class amenities make it the perfect locale for golf outings, weddings, banquets and fundraising events.

Mr. Beef is one of Chicago's premier sources of the great, sloppy and delicious Italian beef sandwich: shaved-thin beef, saturated with garlicky au jus, piled into a sturdy length of bread. Have spicy giardiera as a condiment; and if you are really hungry, add a length of crusty Italian sausage to the beef.

At Paradise Pup. in Des Plaines, the "big mess of a burger" is traditional Chicago fast food the way it should be. Folks line up outside the 800-square-foot joint for the one-and-only Char Cheddar burger. As for the Italian beef sandwich, it’s "oh, so good."

Enjoy aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood acclaimed by the nation's toughest food critics, and an award-winning collection of over 400 wines. Join us for impeccably prepared classic fare in an atmosphere that is both luxurious and relaxed.

Fashionistas mingle with the suits late night while energetic music radiates. Modern lighting creates a dramatic setting. Le Bar specializes in martinis poured tableside, but is also known for champagne and wine by the glass

Nothing screams culinary quite like a food experience at Next, a creation of Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas. Next blends the art of food and entertainment, creating appetizing cuisine that evokes rapture for all the senses. Their themes change often allowing those who are lucky enough to get a seat at this ticket only restaurant a chance to try something new every time. Good luck and good eating.

Brandos Speakeasy, the Chicago Loop bar in the historic South Loop, is where everyone wants to be. Once you enter Brando’s Speakeasy, which is a landmark status building, you will be impressed and welcomed with the intimate, warm, feeling you get from the staff as well as the patrons.

The Aviary in Chicago, with its award winning bar program, is where cocktails and service are given the same attention to detail as a four-star restaurant; where bartenders are trained as chefs; where the produce and herbs are carefully sourced and procured fresh daily; where the name and branding of the spirit mixed is less important than its actual flavor; where innovation and tradition are both honored. The Aviary is owned and operated by chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, and is open from Wednesday to Sunday starting at 6PM

Pops for Champagne is the nation's most acclaimed champagne bar and Chicago's most elegant live music club. We offer over 100 bottles of champagne and sparkling wines along with full bar service and a freshly prepared shared plate, raw bar, and dessert menu in a uniquely designed 2-level space with a street level main bar, and a lower level intimate live music club, featuring the best of Chicago's live jazz entertainment. Also considered as one of the city's most unique private party/special event venue locations. Pops for Champagne on State Street continues to be Chicago's premier destination for after work and nighttime entertainment. It's where Chicago has celebrated for 25 years.

Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago is a new artisanal bakery striving to be a great "old" pie company. The pies are created by hand; kneading the dough, pinching the crust and using only the freshest ingredients. It’s one of the greatest pieces of diner pie you’ve never eaten.

A tavern with a modern twist. Crafted menu around distinctive American pub fare with a focus on unique, quality ingredients. A drink menu with an extra emphasis on local craft beer and an atmosphere to enjoy the company of those around you. Outdoor patio also available.

Gale Street Inn is a Family Owned Restaurant in business since 1963. Our House specialty is BBQ Baby Back Ribs and Roast Prime Rib. We have an extensive offer of fine cuts of meat and fresh seafood. Join us for lunch or dinner.

The Benchmark menu includes some new and creative items as well as updated twists on familiar menu favorites. With 46 TV’s Benchmark is the perfect place to catch a game with old friends or make some new ones. The highlight of the venue is the first of its kind, fully retractable roof covering most of the 2nd floor. It’s Chicago’s first convertible beer garden.

Slurping Turtle strives to recreate for guests Chef Takashi's childhood culinary experiences in Japan, and the essence of Japanese Comfort Food. The turtle is a symbol of longevity in Japan. Come and slurp to your hearts content.

Quincy Street Distillery creates inspired spirits based on classic formulas with unique expressions of taste. The distillery operates in a historic storefront in the very heart of beautiful Riverside, one of the first planned suburban communities in the United States.

Enjoy a waterfront meal on the rooftop of this summer hot spot located right on Lake Michigan at the North Avenue Beach Boathouse (opening in mid-May). This casual Phil Stefani Signature Restaurant features sandwiches, salads and refreshing beverages. Scenes from The Break-Up were filmed on the nearby bike path.

Waterfront restaurant and sports bar with a view of Bangs Lake from each and every seat! Enjoy American Fare with a Caribbean Flare in our brand new restaurant or either of our outdoor decks. Entertainment every Saturday and Sunday. Private marina with over 100 slips available for seasonal rental. Outdoor venues available for wedding ceremonies, beach parties and company picnics.

Paul Virant offers his seasonal contemporary American cuisine at this establishment nestled into the Chicago suburb of Western Springs. The chef’s mentor’s range from Alice Waters to Jacques Pépin, while his inspiration is drawn from the rustic Illinois farms that surround him to pickling techniques passed down from both his grandmothers.

Lou's is the home of the BEST Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the world. If you love a buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, perfectly seasoned sausage, and other fresh ingredients- you’ve come to the right place. Lou Malnati's Pizzerias pride themselves on making each handmade pizza just the way you like it.

Sunda, from Rockit Ranch Productions partners Billy Dec, Brad Young and Arturo Gomez, is ideally located in the heart of River North and offers the best in contemporary Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Filipino cuisine in a stylish and trendy setting. Led by Executive Chef Jess DeGuzman, the menu offers something for every palate from inventive hot plates, unrivaled sushi, approachable poultry, seafood and meat entrees, homemade sweets and Asian inspired craft cocktails.

This comfortable cafe sells coffee in bulk and is a quiet respite for a light lunch. Jalan Jalan, a boutique in the back of the cafe, is crammed with travel books, artwork, textiles, gifts and jewelry from around the world. In the very front of the cafe is an elevated area where patrons remove their shoes to lounge among the pillows that furnish the floor. To complete the intercontinental atmosphere, clocks on the wall keep the current time in various countries.

Metro's mission is to bring a cross-platform of the best local, regional and national emerging artists to Chicago. Since, 1982, Metro has accomplished this goal repeatedly and established itself as one of the country's premier, cutting edge new music venues.

Gemini Bistro serves up exceptional food. It’s been named one of Chicago Magazine's "Best New Restaurants" of 2009, awarded 3 Stars from Chicago Tribune food critic Phil Vettel, and has been the recipient of the coveted Michelin Bib-Gourmand distinction three years running. Combined with the location in a classic 1919 flatiron building, Gemini Bistro truly is Lincoln Park’s "neighborhood gem." Stop and see for yourself, why this restaurant is in another stratosphere, from the rest.

There are few things as identifiable to Illinois and Chicago as the Billy Goat Tavern. Made popular by the SNL; the Billy Goat Tavern serves up no nonsense fare: Burgers, cheeseburgers, no fries, just chips – and definitely no Pepsi, just Coke. However, if you want something stronger to drink they also have a full bar. Don’t worry Billy Goat Tavern has much more to their menu, but why miss out on the food that made them famous.

Organic from scratch bakery offering artisan cookies, candy bars, cupcakes, fresh breads and special occasion cakes. Cacao is a full service bakery serving local coffee and tea set in a historic building in downtown Grayslake. Hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday: 10am-6pm, Saturday: 8am-3pm or until sold out.